Economics

Iran’s energy and environmental crises: The promise of a free Iran - opinion

Making Iran’s skies breathable, its energy reliable, and its industries competitive would be powerful measures of a free Iran’s renewal.

|ByBAHRAM VAHEDI , AIDIN PANAHI
An illustration of oil barrels, pipelines, and drills, over the backdrop of US and Iranian flags.
A fire burns, as Police officers in riot gear stand guard, during civil unrest, the day after a national day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Paris, France, October 18, 2026.

France braces for renewed nationwide protests as Macron's government vows tough response

The unrest has handed a political boost to far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who leads the polls ahead of April's presidential election, while potential centrist successors to Macron remain divided.

|ByREUTERS
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, July 1, 2026.

Finance Ministry prepares plan to prevent increase in deficit, fund defense, for next government

Some of the measures were planned in cooperation with the Bank of Israel. The next government will be responsible for implementing the policy.

|ByYEHUDA SHARONI
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu giving a speech at the IDF Combat Infantry Officer's Course graduation ceremony, October 21, 2026.

Netanyahu warns of sanctions, opponents warn of collapse: Who's scaring voters? - analysis

Netanyahu's crypto contingency plan sparked warnings of economic collapse, while his own nuclear imagery showed how both sides are stoking election fears.

|ByHERB KEINON

Your Taxes: The Iran war’s commercial impact

The latest Iran war is having an economic impact on the world economy. If less fuel is available to the world through the Strait of Hormuz, it means less travel and fewer petroleum products.

MARCH 27, 2026ByLEON HARRIS
Oil, miniatures of oil barrels, oil pump jack and U.S. dollar banknote are seen in this illustration taken, June 6, 2023.

Political, economic pressures mount as US-Israel war with Iran continues - opinion

An extended conflict in Iran may shift control of the war away from Israel and the US.

MARCH 23, 2026ByNEVILLE TELLER
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and US President Donald Trump (illustrative)

2026 market trends every MENA trader should watch

MARCH 19, 2026ByISAAC KAPLAN
"The markets in 2026 will be influenced by a combination of macroeconomic forces, changes in monetary policies, and the continuation of geopolitical events."

Trump advisers pushing to find Iran off-ramp as oil prices, political backlash risk rise - report

Trump considers ending the US military campaign in Iran sooner due to rising oil prices and political pressure, despite military success.

MARCH 10, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump takes a question as he speaks during a press conference at Trump National Doral Miami in Miami, Florida, March 9, 2026.

From loneliness to leadership community drives economic resilience - opinion

Sderot shows how investing in children and community turns resilience into long-term economic growth and social strength.

MARCH 2, 2026ByELAD KALIMI
AMIT Makif Sderot outdoor campus and play areas

Russia spending half its federal budget on military, war against Ukraine - report

In the last five years, Russia has doubled its military spending and now has the third-largest defense budget in the world. The Kremlin's spending related to Ukraine reached nearly $137.9 billion.

FEBRUARY 8, 2026ByCORINNE BAUM
Russian service members attend a ceremony organized by the People's Front political movement to hand over new motocross bikes, quad bikes and unmanned aerial vehicles to Russia's army for use in the ongoing military conflict against Ukraine, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, October 3, 2025.

Why Jerusalem’s last-place quality of life ranking doesn’t tell the full story - opinion

A new quality of life report puts Jerusalem last, yet cranes, jobs, housing, and transit projects point to a great future.

FEBRUARY 6, 2026ByADIR SCHWARZ
Jerusalem is in the midst of an unprecedented development boom.

Ending US military aid as a national opportunity

This can build security and economic independence, strengthen local industry, promote technological innovation, and empower Israel’s periphery, if government translates declarations into action.

FEBRUARY 5, 2026ByDR. ESTHER LUZZATTO
Dr. Esther Luzzatto, public activist, social impact leader, and businesswoman.

Iran is now an Indo-Pacific test case and Israel should pay attention- opinion

India’s Iran policy is anchored in corridors and connectivity, not in sympathy for Tehran

FEBRUARY 3, 2026ByDR. LAUREN DAGAN AMOSS
A supporter of the Iranian people bears the colors of their flag on her face at a rally for the nationwide protests against the Islamic Republic of Iran, in Madrid, Spain, last week.

CEOs cautious on revenue growth despite steady confidence in global economy - poll

Confidence in revenue growth has dropped to its lowest level in a decade. Only 30% of CEOs said they were confident their organizations would increase revenues in the coming year.

JANUARY 20, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US economy